Level 1

MiniTool announced the release of MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro 2.0 in late May. It is an all-in-one data protection and disaster recovery solution for me. I can rely on backup files to restore operating systems to a normal state once a disaster occurs, a system crash, hard drive failure, mistaken operation, Windows update, and more.

This software offers simple interface and guided me through the whole process flow. New user like me can easily back up system/disk/files/folders with a few clicks.

As mentioned in a press release , the software has 4 essential backup features.

File/Folder Backup: Users who pay great attention to some files or folders can choose this feature since it can movesome files or folders from Users, Libraries, or This PC to another safe place.

Disk/Partition Backup: If users save lots of important files in the same location, this feature is recommended to create a disk/partition backup image.

Disk Clone: This feature can copy a hard drive in only a few clicks. If users want to upgrade HDD to SSD, this feature is recommended. And, disk cloning is significant for instant boot up.

System Backup: Windows cannot boot after serious virus invasion, human errors or after an unstable Windows update.This feature is designed to backup system drive completely including system partition, system reserved partition and EFI system partition. All data including applications, drivers, computer settings, system files and boot files will be imaged. When a system crashes, users can keep their PC running after restore with WinPE based Bootable Media Builder.

In the main interface of MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro 2.0, the partition for system boot is selected by default, users need to specify a place in "Destination Folder" section to back up the system.

Other Useful Tools of MiniTool ShadowMaker

Manage Remote Computer: Users can manage another computer remotely by inputting the IP address of the computer in the same LAN.

Schedule and Event Trigger Backup: Customize backup schedule. Set up MiniTool ShadowMaker to back up daily, weekly, monthly or on event.

WinPE Bootable media builder and PXE server: Users can effectively restore operating system back to its prior state when computer fails to boot, and boot many computers from micro system in network.

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Level 3

I've tested the free version on VM a while back. Surprisingly, it has similar set of features with AOMEI Backupper. Even some of the texts are identical. It made me wonder if this is just a rebranded version of AOMEI Backupper. ShadowMaker has completely different UI though. Personally I feel the UI was confusing and a bit unintuitive to use.

That being said, I think ShadowMaker should perform and produce similar results like AOMEI Backupper. A decent alternative nonetheless.

Level 1

I've tested the free version on VM a while back. Surprisingly, it has similar set of features with AOMEI Backupper. Even some of the texts are identical. It made me wonder if this is just a rebranded version of AOMEI Backupper. ShadowMaker has completely different UI though. Personally I feel the UI was confusing and a bit unintuitive to use.

That being said, I think ShadowMaker should perform and produce similar results like AOMEI Backupper. A decent alternative nonetheless.

It seems like you an advocator of Backupper, I have no idea if there's any relation between MiniTool ShadowMaker and Aomei, but I have used other software by MiniTool, the disk management software like MiniTool Partition Wizard and data recover software like MiniTool Power Data Recovery.

Level 3

It seems like you an advocator of Backupper, I have no idea if there's any relation between MiniTool ShadowMaker and Aomei, but I have used other software by MiniTool, the disk management software like MiniTool Partition Wizard and data recover software like MiniTool Power Data Recovery.

No, I didn't try to advocate one over the other. I've tested a handful of backup/imaging software. I just wanted to share my personal experience when I tested this. It's all based from my personal feeling and judgement, so take it with a grain of salt.

Backup/imaging software is a critical aspect in our system. You need to test them out to see if it's suitable for you and if it has all the features you need.

Level 1

No, I didn't try to advocate one over the other. I've tested a handful of backup/imaging software. I just wanted to share my personal experience when I tested this. It's all based from my personal feeling and judgement, so take it with a grain of salt.

Backup/imaging software is a critical aspect in our system. You need to test them out to see if it's suitable for you and if it has all the features you need.

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